French presidential race heats up with final rallies
France heads into the final weekend before the first round as 12 candidates press last campaigns. Nicolas Sarkozy leads polls with Bayrou and Royal as main challengers. Le Pen could upset again. turnout is expected high, with Royal bringing Spain’s Zapatero to bolster support.
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Award winning photo subject returns to scene of clashes
Amona West Bank where 15 year old Nili, identified as the girl in the Pulitzer winning image, revisits the ruins of nine homes demolished in February 2006. She recalls the stand against riot police and notes Prime Minister Olmert’s role while praising divine support. The protests involved thousands of Jewish demonstrators amid settler outposts. More than 160 people were wounded in the clashes.
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Moscow university locks foreign students in dorms over hate fears
Sechenov Moscow Medical Academy orders foreign students to stay in dormitories for three days amid fears of ethnic violence around Adolf Hitler's birthday. Officials cite xenophobia rising in Russia with hate crimes reported by Sova. Students express concern over restricted freedom while authorities say drills aim to protect foreigners.
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